| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $177.68 | 5.693% | $187.7953 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.48 | 3.156% | $57.2309 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.55 | 4.789% | $145.1852 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.36 | 12.374% | $253.246 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.67 | 10.120% | $23.863 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.89 | 11.381% | $278.33 | $278.33 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.65 | 7.541% | $159.8597 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.28 | $1,105.5101 | $1,105.52 | $1,105.55 | $1,105.50 | |